ICE SAYS IT MADE TENTATIVE JOB OFFERS TO OVER 1,000 AS IT RAMPS UP HIRING FOR MASS DEPORTATIONS

ICE has issued over 1,000 tentative job offers since July 4th, supported by a recent $170 billion funding infusion for border security and immigration enforcement. This aggressive hiring drive aims to increase ICE's workforce from 20,000 to 30,000, aligning with the Trump administration's goal of achieving 1 million annual deportations. To attract recruits, ICE is offering incentives such as a $50,000 signing bonus and student loan repayment options, a benefit that has been in place since 2008. While the agency maintains recruitment standards, concerns have been raised about potential lowering of standards amidst the rapid expansion. The article highlights ICE's significant growth and strategic recruitment to bolster its deportation operations.